Showjumper Lynch withdraws after positive drug test

Irish showjumper Denis Lynch has pulled out of the equestrian individual final at the Olympics after his horse tested positive for a banned substance.

Irish showjumper Denis Lynch has pulled out of the equestrian individual final at the Olympics after his horse tested positive for a banned substance.

Lynch was due to compete in the final today on board Lantinus, but has now been suspended along with competitors from Germany, Brazil and Norway.

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